There is so much (in)credible science that explains why organic is a good choice for people and the planet, and more is published every week. The Organic Center summarizes the latest research into distilled bites so you can make informed choices. We only report on peer-reviewed studies and always will. Check out our research blog and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest science delivered right to your inbox.

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Overuse of antibiotics in conventional livestock production has led to the proliferation of antibiotic resistant bacterial creating what has been...

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A study published in the journal PLOS ONE has found that one of the worst insect pests to attack corn and cotton, the corn worm (also commonly...

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A new study published in the journal Sustainability finds that on-farm practices implemented by organic farmers are in-line with...

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Researchers from Ohio State University have discovered bacteria with resistance to antibiotics known as carbapenems—considered to be the...

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A recent study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment compared soil quality in conventional and organic citrus orchards...

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A new study published in the journal Nature Technical Reports builds on previous work that correlates rat exposure to Roundup at very low...

Climate change is one of the greatest threats that our planet has ever faced, but it’s also the greatest opportunity we’ve ever had to make positive change through innovation and leadership. The...

Attention Mississippi Farmers! Did you know that our Science Advisory Board member, Dr. Girish Panicker who directs the Center for Conservation Research at Alcorn State University is distributing...

Our holiday gift to you: Organic Center scientists welcome you into their kitchens!

Watch our DIY video about making our most popular recipe: the Velvety Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!  Learn...

The Organic Research Forum at the 2017 MOSES Conference (taking place Feb. 23-25) includes a poster session documenting completed and ongoing research projects related to organic agriculture....

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